With no one holding the mandate of heaven war and chaos stalks the land of Shen Zhou. With the empire shattered barbarians and usurpers rule, while bandits and criminals are given free reign to ply their trade. Worse still these unlawful rulers care nothing for the harmony of society and the five natural relations, instead preying upon their people to gild their thrones and expand their power. It is a time when good men weep and the wicked laugh.
But it is also a time for heroes to rise and for their tales to be recorded as legends.
Auspicious Beginnings is the introductory scenario released for Weapons of the Gods. It is a short story about four young wulin warriors who have come to the city of Only Six Devils , each hoping to bring one of the wonders found for sale in The Ninefold Prosperity Pavillon, the most magnificent bazaar in all the lands of Shen Zhou. First, however, they must prove their worth to one of the wealthy residents of the city to even be allowed near the pavillon.